This is a valuable, timely book for the crystal growth community, edited by one of the most respected members in the field. Contents of this book cover all the important materials from silicon through the III-V and II-IV compounds to oxides, nitrides, fluorides, carbides and diamonds. International group of contributors from academia and industry provide a balanced treatment. It includes global interest with particular relevance to: USA, Canada, UK, France, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, China, Australia and South Africa.